Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Northwest Arkansas

What Makes Northwest Arkansas Different

Northwest Arkansas sits on the Ozark Plateau, with hills, creeks and rocky soil. Heavy spring storms drop a lot of rain fast, and water runs off the hills into low streets and creeks within minutes. Never drive through water over a road, because a low water crossing can wash a car away. Homes on low ground near a creek can take water even when they have never flooded before.

Spring also brings hail, high winds and tornado warnings. Hail damage to shingles and siding often lets water in slowly, so look in the attic after a big storm. Winter ice storms can bring down trees and power lines, and long outages let pipes freeze in homes that lose heat.

Many homes sit over crawlspaces, and the region’s warm, humid summers keep them damp. A vapor barrier on the ground and gutters that drain away from the house help keep mold off the floor joists. The area has grown fast, and newer homes can still have hidden leaks at windows and around tubs and showers, so check any soft or stained drywall.